PS effect question.....

[ReiszRie]

how does one recreate the vignette-like effect shown in this photo?

http://www.flickr.com/photos/21304772@N06/3005129037

thanks!

[redpixel]

Originally Posted by ReiszRie how does one recreate the vignette-like effect shown in this photo? http://www.flickr.com/photos/21304772@N06/3005129037 thanks!

one way is to use the lasso tool to select the vignette area that you want, invert the selection, create a new levels adjustment layer, then adjust the middle (grey) arrow to the right until you get the desired results.

[ReiszRie]

Originally Posted by redpixel one way is to use the lasso tool to select the vignette area that you want, invert the selection, create a new levels adjustment layer, then adjust the middle (grey) arrow to the right until you get the desired results.

i've just tried the method but the edge where the different levels intersect looks hard and unrealistic, i'm not sure if i'm doing it right, could you whip up a photo with such using the above mentioned method as a sample? thanks!

[catchlights]

Check out some Photoshop tutorials in Youtube

[wakaowalao]

For a faster way if you are using CS3, use the lens correction- vignetting control.

[redpixel]

Originally Posted by ReiszRie i've just tried the method but the edge where the different levels intersect looks hard and unrealistic, i'm not sure if i'm doing it right, could you whip up a photo with such using the above mentioned method as a sample? thanks!

maybe you can try this too: http://www.digiretus.com/tippek/cikkiro.php?SORSZAM=101

[EOS Revolution]

Originally Posted by ReiszRie i've just tried the method but the edge where the different levels intersect looks hard and unrealistic, i'm not sure if i'm doing it right, could you whip up a photo with such using the above mentioned method as a sample? thanks!

Use feather tool